In 2007, after years of dreaming, Rich Boren and his family left Santa Barbara and set off to join the Baja Ha Ha Cruisers rally from San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. During their 4-year cruise, they kept detailed records of everything they spent, including provisions, restaurants, drinks, fuel, routine maintenance, emergency repairs, spare parts, entertainment, laundry, insurance and home schooling supplies. Not every year was the same, but Rich will share how to have a great time by making sensible choices. Rich will answer common questions such as Does boat size matter?, How do I select local brands to save money?, and How do I budget for boat maintenance and emergency repairs? Rich tracked every dollar spent and he will review his monthly budgets and share tips to boost your confidence that it’s not only safe to cruise Mexico, but that you can afford to do it as well!